Stretcher Bearer / Patient Transport Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for safe and efficient patient transport in healthcare settings, focusing on practical techniques, risk management, and professional communication.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This short, practical Stretcher Bearer / Patient Transport Course builds reliable skills for safe, efficient patient movement across the hospital. Learn correct body mechanics, lifting and transfer techniques, stretcher operation, and equipment checks. Master infection control, documentation, SBAR handover, and communication while handling real-world transport scenarios and responding quickly to common risks and incidents.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Safe patient handling: apply body mechanics to lift, push, and transfer without injury.
- Clinical transport workflows: move patients between units with calm, stepwise precision.
- Risk control in transit: prevent falls, line dislodgement, and equipment failures fast.
- Professional handover: deliver clear SBAR reports and accurate transport documentation.
- Stretcher readiness: inspect, clean, and troubleshoot stretchers for safe daily use.
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